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Code · CFR · Title 21 — Food and Drugs · Part 172 — Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption · § 172.816

§ 172.816. Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester.

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Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:
(a)It is the methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester having the following specifications: Acid number: 10-20 Hydroxyl number: 200-300 pH (5% aqueous): 4.8-5.0 Saponification number: 178-190
(b)It is used or intended for use as follows:
(1)As an aid in crystallization of sucrose and dextrose at a level not to exceed the minimum quantity required to produce its intended effect.
(2)As a surfactant in molasses at a level not to exceed 320 parts per million in the molasses.
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